International/Globalization Studies at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Arcadia University graduates in international/globalization studies earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Arcadia University Compares for International/Globalization Studies
All 87 colleges reporting international/globalization studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $91,874 | $80,905 | #2 | $51,371 |
| 2 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $86,599 | $102,451 | #1 | $64,133 |
| 3 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $82,501 | $75,071 | #8 | $39,082 |
| 4 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $81,174 | $73,863 | #10 | $45,168 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $76,044 | $69,245 | #15 | $42,197 |
| 6 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $73,362 | $78,728 | #3 | $45,648 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $72,545 | $76,490 | #7 | $44,446 |
| 8 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $72,375 | $73,606 | #11 | $40,189 |
| 9 | Kenyon College Gambier, OH | $72,305 | $77,160 | #5 | — |
| 10 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $71,280 | $62,770 | #25 | $46,530 |
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| 53 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $53,918 | $49,062 | #69 | $31,589 |
| 54 | The New School New York, NY | $53,917 | $51,318 | #65 | $27,652 |
| 55 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $53,389 | $55,426 | #49 | — |
| 56 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $53,307 | $54,214 | #53 | $30,872 |
| 57 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $52,885 | $55,029 | #50 | — |
| 58 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $52,842 | $53,153 | #58 | $28,502 |
| 59 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $51,931 | $52,814 | #59 | $30,754 |
Other Majors at Arcadia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $86,116 | $50,672 | #225 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,901 | $46,846 | #379 of 796 |
| Biology | $73,377 | $40,110 | #62 of 841 |
| Mathematics | $66,995 | — | #191 of 309 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $59,441 | $38,581 | #136 of 275 |
| International Business | $58,788 | $40,659 | #104 of 115 |
| History | $56,331 | — | #111 of 459 |
| Psychology | $55,517 | $29,772 | #224 of 1027 |
| Criminology | $47,772 | $33,823 | #102 of 113 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,802 | — | #487 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,740 | $27,061 | #625 of 660 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,087 | $17,203 | #151 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,489 | $22,389 | #310 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $36,919 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $27,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arcadia University international/globalization studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,872 one year after graduating and $53,307 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arcadia University rank for international/globalization studies?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for international/globalization studies graduates, Arcadia University ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is international/globalization studies at Arcadia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for international/globalization studies ($59,972), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.